Global car giants seek allies in China's EV market

By Agence France-Presse

May 09, 2024 12:15 am

BEIJING – Struggling foreign automakers in China are looking for help from local tech giants to try to stay competitive in the world's biggest electric car market, where shiny smart screens, assisted driving and sophisticated map technology are in high demand.

At the recent Beijing Auto Show, China's biggest car expo, a number of foreign firms announced tech partnerships from Nissan joining forces with Baidu to Toyota signing a cooperation agreement with Tencent.

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